Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) emphasizes utilizing compassion to understand yourself and the people around you. It’s a good option for people dealing with shame or self-criticism that causes emotional distress.
Developing compassion for yourself and others requires practice. Practicing self-compassion exercises can help you manage shame and guilt, which can help you develop compassion for the people around you.
Empowering clients to engage the world through their unique strengths is key to my work. Often this process involves working through the impact of loss, pain, depression, or trauma in a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship. My hope is that our work together can reignite those things that bring you the most joy and life. I have worked extensively with women and oppressed groups, and much...
Do you have a teen daughter or are you a young woman struggling with stress and anxiety, sadness, body-image, self-harm/cutting, relationship issues? I specialize in working with teen girls and young women to help them cope with difficult emotions, learn ways to cope with stress, how to communicate better with others, and how to feel more confident. Some of the issues I've treated are: anxiety,...
Stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and drama...We have all encountered them! But, you don't have to face these common life difficulties alone. I am here to help. With extensive training and experience, I provide a compassionate, confidential, and non-judgmental environment that is safe for you. Though it is sometimes necessary to look at history, I believe that time and energy are bette...
At the Resilience Counseling & Training Center (RCTC), I assist you in enhancing your resilience quotient, RQ, and to build your personal, marital and family resilience enabling the realization of a happier and more fulfilling personal, professional, marital, and/or family life. I provide a variety of resilience focused services including: Counseling & Therapy (Individual, Marital, Family), Par...
The current state is one of increased stress, uncertainty, and anxiety. It's easy to feel overwhelmed and lonely in the midst of this. Please feel free to reach out, whether you are looking for temporary support via telehealth or are looking for more long-term services where we can transition to sessions in person at a later date. As a licensed psychologist in Connecticut and New York, I have...
I believe the ability to heal lies within each of us. When we are alone with our pain, we feel disconnected and lonely - leading us to hurt emotionally and physically. When we have the support we need, we begin to feel better. Whatever your struggle is, you don’t have to be alone with it. I seek to create a genuine therapeutic relationship – one that is unique to you, and capable of evolving wi...
**I am not currently accepting new clients at this time** I specialize in working with highly sensitive, deeply empathic people. My clients seek to uncover their intrinsic power and reconnect to joy. I am a holistic, spiritually-grounded practitioner, and I interweave soulful therapeutic modalities with traditional talk therapy to uncover the blocks that dim your vibrant light. I specialize in...
As your therapist, I will offer support and tools that can help you with life's challenges. We will work together to figure out the changes you would like to make to improve your quality of life. I use a "Client Centered" approach that respects your unique ability to make your own decisions. You will experience a comfortable, safe and trusting environment with me where you can explore and choos...
Utilizing a collaborative approach, I’m passionate about helping Individuals develop and embrace a strong sense of autonomy. I firmly believe that only you can give yourself permission to live the life you desire. I work in a transformational manner to restructure negative thoughts and behaviors in effort to increase confidence, self-awareness, and control over one's own life. Throughout the...
As a dedicated Psychotherapist and Wellness Coach, I offer the option of a unique “Yoga Therapy” experience custom tailored to support your needs, integrating yoga postures, breath work and mindfulness with talk sessions, as desired. I believe there is immense value in looking at the entire person with a holistic, wellness-based approach––we are all dynamic human beings, worthy of self-care, an...
A licensed, private, freestanding psychiatric intensive treatment program for highly functional adults, adolescents and children suffering from mental disorders, resulting in psychosocial, work, or school impairments. We provide comprehensive treatment using an integrative approach of medication, psychotherapy and holistic treatments. We treat Depression, Bipolar, Anxiety/Panic, PTSD, Anger,...
I work with teens and adults who are in need of outpatient therapy. Treating anxiety is a speciality, which includes: sleep disorders, negative thinking and difficulty concentrating. I use individualized treatment which includes CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Behavioral Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. At the beginning of treatment, progress is measured and defined. Frequent goals of...
Let me pour you a cup of tea or coffee, and let's chat about how to quiet your anxious mind, gain restful sleep, and return to having better days. I help adults who struggle with anxiety, chronic insomnia, stress, and/or depression regain control of their lives and develop the skills to maintain that change over time. If you're tired of searching unsuccessfully for solutions and are motivated t...
LifePsycle Counseling specializes in addressing the needs of adult individuals, children (beginning age 5), families and elder clients as they are faced with issues associated with personal life transition, various types of loss and recovery. Typical clients are seeking support for stress management, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship issues, and personal / professional growth,...
Accepting Medi-Cal plans, Blue Shield, and Cigna. I have 10 years experience helping others maneuver through life transitions, challenges, and transformations. I offer different therapeutic approaches - such as Mindfulness, EMDR, CBT, and healing approaches for psycho-spiritual integration. Whether you are looking for support with improving current relationships, or seeking to heal from deeper...
